World C'ships: Shetty to face top-ranked Shi Yuqi in opener - full draw

Ayush Shetty will get the chance to improve his win-loss record against top-ranked Chinese shuttler Shi Yuqi in the first round of the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi that begin on August 17. PV Sindhu, chasing her sixth medal, could face top seed and nemesis An Se Young only in the semi-final.